The Sacrifice
Synopsis
Stephen Stephani leaves Nordhoff with his daughter Mary to visit Zandria, an enemy country, where he tries to steal the war plans of the hostile nation. There, Mary meets Paul Ekald, a Zandrian captain, falling in love with him at first sight. While Mary remains in Zandria for the moment, Stephani returns to Nordhoff. Meanwhile, Vesta, Mary's illegitimate half-sister, has managed to get hold of important war plans stolen from Count Wenzel. But, to get them, she had to kill the count.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Reicher
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon
- Original Title
- The Sacrifice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Reicher
Charles Kenyon
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Reicher
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sacrifice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sacrifice about?
Stephen Stephani leaves Nordhoff with his daughter Mary to visit Zandria, an enemy country, where he tries to steal the war plans of the hostile nation. There, Mary meets Paul Ekald, a Zandrian captain, falling in love with him at first sight. While Mary remains in Zandria for the moment, Stephani returns to Nordhoff. Meanwhile, Vesta, Mary's illegitimate half-sister, has managed to get hold of important war plans stolen from Count Wenzel. But, to get them, she had to kill the count.
Who directed The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice was directed by Frank Reicher.
Who stars in The Sacrifice?
The principal cast of The Sacrifice includes Margaret Illington, Jack Holt, Winter Hall, Noah Beery.
When was The Sacrifice released and how long is it?
The Sacrifice was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).